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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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