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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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