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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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