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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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