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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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