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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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