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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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