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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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