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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have enabled students all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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