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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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