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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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