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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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