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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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