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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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