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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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