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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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