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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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