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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? 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 in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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