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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education enable students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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