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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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