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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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