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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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