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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning have enabled students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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