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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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