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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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