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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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