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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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