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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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