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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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