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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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