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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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