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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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