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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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