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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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