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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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