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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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