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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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