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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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