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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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