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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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