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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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