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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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