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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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