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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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