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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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