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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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