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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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