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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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