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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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