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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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