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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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