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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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