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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are 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 numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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