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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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