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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important 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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