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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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