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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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