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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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