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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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