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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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