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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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