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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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