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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education