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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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