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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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