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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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