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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational experiments. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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