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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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