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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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