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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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