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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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