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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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