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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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