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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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