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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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