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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online education have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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