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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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