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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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