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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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