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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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