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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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