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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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