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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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