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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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