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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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