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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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