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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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