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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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