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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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