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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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