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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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