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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have empowered learners all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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