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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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