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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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