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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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