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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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