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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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