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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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