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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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