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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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