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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative 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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