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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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