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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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