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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education