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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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