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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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