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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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