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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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