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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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