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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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