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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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