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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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