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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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