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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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