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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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