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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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