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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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