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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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