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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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