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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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