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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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