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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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