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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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