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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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