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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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