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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key 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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