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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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