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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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