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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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