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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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