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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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