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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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