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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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