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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines 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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