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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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