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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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