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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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