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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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