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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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