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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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