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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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