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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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