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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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