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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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