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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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