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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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