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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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