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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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