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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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