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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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