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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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