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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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