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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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