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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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