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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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