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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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