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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key 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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