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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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