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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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