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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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