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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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