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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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