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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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