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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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