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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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