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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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