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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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