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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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