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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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