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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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