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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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