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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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