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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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