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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches 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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