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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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