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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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