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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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