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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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