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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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