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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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