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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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