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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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