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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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