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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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