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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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