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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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