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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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