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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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