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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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