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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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