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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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