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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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