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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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