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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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