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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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