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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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