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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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