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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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