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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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