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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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