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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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