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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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