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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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