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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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