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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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