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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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