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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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