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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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