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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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