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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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