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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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