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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in digital education technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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