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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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