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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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