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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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