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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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