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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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