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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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