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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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