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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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