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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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