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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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