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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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