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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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