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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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