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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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