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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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