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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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