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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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