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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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