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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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