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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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