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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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