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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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