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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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