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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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