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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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