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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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