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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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