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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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