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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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