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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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