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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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