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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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