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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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