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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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