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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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