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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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