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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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