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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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