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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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