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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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