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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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