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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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