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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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