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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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