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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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