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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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