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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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