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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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