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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important 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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