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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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