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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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