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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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