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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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