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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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