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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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