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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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