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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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