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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners 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 several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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