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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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