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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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