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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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