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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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