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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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