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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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