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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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