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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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