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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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