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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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