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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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