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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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