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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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