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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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