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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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