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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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