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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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