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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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