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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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