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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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