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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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