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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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