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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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