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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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