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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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