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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different 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 we manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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