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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies 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 institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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