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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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