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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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