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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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