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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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