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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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