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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important 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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