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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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