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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students 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 subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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