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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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