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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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