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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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