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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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