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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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