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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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