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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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