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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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