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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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