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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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