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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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