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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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