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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are enabling students all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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