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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses 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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