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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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