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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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