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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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