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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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