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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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