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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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