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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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