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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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