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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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