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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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