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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education