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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education