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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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