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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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