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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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