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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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