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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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