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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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