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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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