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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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