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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology enable students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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