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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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