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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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