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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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