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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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