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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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