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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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