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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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