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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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