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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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