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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have enabled humans all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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