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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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