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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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