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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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