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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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