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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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