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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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