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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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