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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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