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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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