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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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