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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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