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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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