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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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