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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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