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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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