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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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