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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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