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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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