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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources