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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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