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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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