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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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