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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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