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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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