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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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