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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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