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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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