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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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