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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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