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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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