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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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