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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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