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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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