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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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