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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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