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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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