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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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