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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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