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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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