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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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