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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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