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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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