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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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