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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses 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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