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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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