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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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