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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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