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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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