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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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