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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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