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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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