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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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