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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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