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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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