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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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