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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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