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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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