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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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