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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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