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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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