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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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