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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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