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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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