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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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