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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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