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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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