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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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