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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators 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 MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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