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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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