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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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