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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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