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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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