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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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