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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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