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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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