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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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