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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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