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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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