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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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