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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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