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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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