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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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