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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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