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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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