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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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