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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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