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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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