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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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