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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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