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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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