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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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