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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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