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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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