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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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