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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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