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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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