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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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