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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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