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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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