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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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