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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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