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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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