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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently 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 subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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