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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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