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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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