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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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