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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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