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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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