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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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