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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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