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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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