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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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