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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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