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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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