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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are empowering learners all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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