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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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