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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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