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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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