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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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