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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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