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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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