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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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