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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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