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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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