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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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