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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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