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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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