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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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