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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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