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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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