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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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