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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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