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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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