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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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