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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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