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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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