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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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