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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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