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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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