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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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