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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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