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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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