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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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