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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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