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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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