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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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