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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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