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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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