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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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