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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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