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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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