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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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