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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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