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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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