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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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