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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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