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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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