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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed 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 assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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