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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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