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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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