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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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