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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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